These Are the NFL's All-Time Greatest Linebackers

Derrick Johnson

Johnson can’t keep his hands off the ball. It’s almost like he’s magnetically attracted to it. He unfortunately just stopped playing football after one season with the Oakland Raiders, but his time with the Kansas City chiefs solidified him as an outstanding and memorable linebacker. In his career, he had a star-studded portfolio with awesome stats and accomplishments to boot. 

Andy Russel

Russel is arguably the greatest football player to not be included in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was invited to the Pro Bowl every single year since his career started in 1968, and he was part of the beginning of the Steelers’ legendary defensive line. Russel started on the line when the Steelers went to their first Super Bowl, and he retired right before he re-signed his contract in 1976. 

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